It was a real pleasure to visit the bustling Nationwide Building Society last Friday to visit them as they celebrate their 50th Anniversary.
It was great to understand how they are supporting members from scammers who are becoming ever more sophisticated, with their dedicated hotline 0800 0304 057, their scam checker service https://www.nationwide.co.uk/help/fraud-and-security/scam-protection-promise/ and in branch advice should anyone be worried and want the branch to assist with making a payment.
I am looking forward to seeing their Money Lessons programme, which is their youth education programme targeted at students in mainstream and SEN schools, expand into Mid Sussex. Delivering sessions on a wide range of topics including savings, budgeting and online safety. I am very keen to support this.
Finally, we chatted about their Cost of Living Helpline, which has helped over 4,506 members with money worries. The service is available from 9am-4:30pm weekdays and 9am-12pm Saturdays.
With 41,420 Nationwide members living in Mid Sussex, it was very heartening to hear of their commitment to their members by keeping their branches open. I wish the Nationwide many more successful year trading on our local high streets.